Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/2P3TkXvHIgA
Location: " Kothapeta Rd, Muktheswaram, Ainavilli, Andhra Pradesh 533211"
Mukteswaram
(Telugu: ముక్తేశ్వరం)is a village in Konaseema Delta of East
Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated near the River
Goutami, a branch of the Godavari. It is notable for its temple to Shiva. The
village is connected by a bus line to nearby Amalapuram, and the nearest rail
station is at Kotipalli. The place is known for coconut plantations. A noted
temple of Lord Ganesha located at Ainavilli Village is just 1 km from the
place. One who wants to visit this temple has two routes.
Ainavalli
Ganesha temple is located at a distance of 1 KM from Mukteswaram main market place.
Mukteswaram is 11 KM from Amalapuram. From Mukteswaram market place take left
turn for this temple. Straight road will take you to Godavari - river crossing
for Kotapalli.
Legend:
Daksha, before
performing the great Yajna, he was supposed to have performed Vinayaka Puja, at
this place for its successful completion, as per the Kshetra Purana of this
place.
Another
legend specifies that Vyasa Maharshi, before touring the south, had installed the
Son of Parvati at this place and this age – old “SIDDI VINAYAKA” is reputed to
fulfill the wishes of his devotees.In a spacious, elevated area, this temple of
Vinayaka stands with idol facing South.
Culture and History
This is an
ancient temple of Lord Ganesh also known as VaraSiddi Vinayaka temple.
Architectural Style
With two
gopurams and gates, one can approach Vinayaka from the south and Sri Visveswara
Swamy from the East.In the same compound is situated Sri Devi, Bhudevi with Sri
Kesava Swamy. By the side are situated Sri Annnapurna Devi. Sri Kalabhairava
Swamy and Kshetrapalaka are situated by the side.Special Pujas are performed
every month on Chaviti, Dasami, Ekadasi days. During Vinayaka Chavithi
Navarathri, Karthika Masam, Prabha festival on Sankranthi and Sivarathri
special archanas are performed.
According
to Saivagama, every day archanas are performed. Abhisheka is done regularly
according to sastra. Thousands of people from far – off places throng the
temple to worship Siddi Vinayaka, who fulfills the wishes of his devotees
quickly, directly. Devotees worship at the shrine of Ganapathi, placed in the
midst of coconut gardens, the green fields and natural surroundings. Devotees
take a vow to visit the temple to get their wishes fulfilled it is the belief
and practice of the people of this area to make a promise in the name of this
God. It is the belief of our people that this very ancient temple was installed
by early “DEVATAS”. In course of time the re – establishment, renovation and development
was undertaken by Peddapuram rulers. At present the temple is maintained by the
Endowment Department
Festivals
- Vinayaka Chavithi ( September).
- Karthika Masam( November).
- Prabha Festival & Sivarathri (Feb/March).
How to Reach:
Ainavalli
is around 11 KMs from Amalapuram and 33 KMs from Yanam.
Best
way to reach is by own vehicle
By
Train: Kotipalli and Gangavaram are the nearest railways stations
Buses
and taxis are available from Yanam and Amalapuram
Parking and Photography
Parking is available slightly ahead of the temple.
There is a dedicated parking area.
Photography is allowed but not of garbagriha. Drones
can be used from outside from a distance.
Temple Timings:
Monday to
Sunday: 6 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm
Route and Location:
The best location to stay may be Kakinada
or Yanam or Amalapuram. We were staying in Yanam and on the day we visited the
temple we moved towards Amalapuram and followed the following routes:
